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Freedom Health - Physiotherapy & Pilates

Freedom Health - Physiotherapy & Pilates offers expert physiotherapy assessment, injury rehabilitati Evening appointments available.

With clinics located in the heart of Barrington & Papanui, Christchurch, we are a Physiotherapy Clinic & Pilates Studio. Attending to both ACC related injuries and private consultations we offer expert physiotherapy assessment, injury rehabilitation and Pilates instruction with the peace of mind that you are in the hands of trained health professionals. Our team of experienced practitioners, have many years experience in Physiotherapy utilising Pilates equipment that will offer you a unique insight into the original authentic work of Joseph Pilates. With our focus on empowering you down the pathway of recovery you will receive a professional level of care with clear, easy guidance, whether you’re experienced in Pilates or trying it for the first time. Our website www.freedomhealth.co.nz offers a straightforward online booking system for your convenience. Pop in and say hi, we're very friendly and always happy to answer any questions you might have! SERVICES:
Physiotherapy - ACC & Private
Individual Clinical Pilates/Physical Assessment
Individual Clinical Pilates Instruction
Small Group Clinical Pilates Classes
Home based Clinical Pilates Exercise Programs

HOURS: Mon - Sat by appointment.

18/09/2025

You’ve tried it all -
Clam exercises. Bridges. Band walks.
🔥 You’ve tried to “wake up” those glutes like everyone has told you....

BUT...
❌ Your hip still aches.
❌ The same tight spots keep flaring up.
❌ Nothing seems to create lasting change.

Here’s why 👇

The problem isn’t that your glutes are weak or lazy.
It’s that they’re offline. Your brain isn’t sending the right signals for them to switch on at the right time.
This happens because pain and injury change the way your nervous system communicates with your muscles.
Your body starts protecting the area by turning some muscles off and overusing others.

So no matter how many exercises you try, nothing truly changes...
Until you address the “why.”

That’s where we do things differently. 💡
We look deeper to figure out why your nervous system is stuck in protective mode and stopping your glutes from firing. Then we give you the exact exercise and feedback your body needs to reconnect.

This isn’t about doing more exercises.
It’s about doing the right movement, in the right way, at the right time, so your hip finally feels supported again.

💬 If you’ve been stuck in the “glute activation” loop, there is a smarter way - and when you find it, you may be surprised at how quickly it can change your pain.
Call us today - 03 355 6699.

12/09/2025

💫 Body confidence isn’t about how your body looks; it’s about how your body feels.

It’s about trusting that your body will support you, no matter what life brings.

At 20, strength might have meant pushing harder, going faster, doing more.

🎯 But now? Things are different. What seems most important has changed. Strength (and body confidence) comes from moving smarter. From building trust with your body, not fighting against it.

Because when you can rely on your body, you feel free to truly live your life the way you want - whether that’s hiking with friends, chasing kids (or grandkids), or simply getting through a busy day without pain.

✨You get to decide what strength and confidence mean for you (and we're here to help you find it, if you need us).

04/08/2025

NEW PROGRAM COMING SOON!!

If you've tried stretching, strengthening and every other recommended tool for Low Back Pain relief but are still struggling with daily niggles, the NEW Freedom from Low Back Pain program could be the missing link.

It combines:
✨ tailored classes (join in our Christchurch studio or virtually at home with a home reformer)
✨education that finally makes sense (and makes a difference!); and
✨easy-to-follow short home practices,
giving you the tools and confidence to create real, lasting progress.

Want to learn more?

Join our free webinar (but hurry, spaces are filling up quick)

Click this link to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WNFWeajHQ5SwF9203ndNxg

31/07/2025

Still in pain, even after trying to ‘strengthen your core’?

Here’s the truth: back pain isn’t just about weak muscles.

When your nervous system still senses danger, it won’t allow lasting change - no matter how hard you push or how strong you get.

That’s why bracing, forcing, and ‘toughing it out’ often keep you stuck.

The solution?
Creating safety in your body.
That’s where intentional, back-pain–informed Pilates comes in. The Reformer gives you support, guidance, and a safe way to move again, helping your nervous system release its guard and pain.

This is Pilates done differently. And it works.

🎥 Join me for my free webinar: Freedom from Low Back Pain
I’ll show you how to create safety and lasting change.
Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WNFWeajHQ5SwF9203ndNxg

09/07/2025

Back pain rehab doesn't have to be complicated.

✅ Find more mobility in ALL areas of the spine and hips
❌ Stop pre-setting and bracing and find ways to move with ease.
✅ Connect with your breath to find ease and support
❌ Stop holding your breath in anticipation of pain

Rehab smarter...not harder and feel the results.

www.freedomhealth.co.nz

08/07/2025

✨ Want to know what's better than reading these reviews? .. having the privilege of watching these transformations unfold before our eyes.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO...FOR LIFE 🥰

www.freedomhealth.co.nz

07/07/2025

💥Let’s be upfront - just because someone is a Physio doesn’t mean they’re a great Pilates teacher.

And just because someone is a Pilates instructor doesn’t mean they’re equipped to handle injury, pain, or complex conditions.

These skills aren’t interchangeable.

In fact, some of the most skilled teachers I’ve met are comprehensively trained Pilates instructors, with a deep understanding of the body that far exceeds that of many Physiotherapists when it comes to movement quality, cueing, and sequencing.

But here’s the key difference:

➡️ Pilates instructors are experts in movement.
➡️ Physios are trained in clinical reasoning, pathology, and injury management.

Neither role is “better.”
They’re just different - and when combined, they’re powerful.

That’s why the magic happens when you find someone who knows both.
Someone who understands the nuance of pain and pathology and can guide you through movement that doesn’t just avoid injury, but actually changes how you move and feel.

That’s what we do. And it’s why our approach works.

If you’ve felt let down by Pilates or Physio in the past…
You might just need the right blend of both.

03/07/2025

💥You don't have a motivation problem. You have an ENERGY problem. 💥

For too long, people with back pain have been judged for not working hard enough. Not working consistently enough. Not being strong enough.

But that misbelief demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the energy it takes to live with pain daily. 😩

When I fully comprehended this and shifted my focus to teaching people how to move with less effort and more freedom, I finally started seeing breakthroughs in their rehabilitation. ✨

Do you want to experience the difference of moving with more ease?

We have a NEW back pain program coming soon, with both Virtual and In-studio options available.

👇Make sure you FOLLOW to stay updated and don't miss your spot - spaces will be limited.

02/07/2025

✨✨“Treat your body like it belongs to someone you love.”

Not someone you're trying to shrink. Not someone you're constantly critiquing. Not someone you're punishing for eating "bad" foods.

Someone you care for deeply. And like someone, you want to live forever. 💥

No matter how ingrained your habits of poor self-talk and low self-esteem are, now is the perfect time to change.

Less punishing, more nurturing. Less fixing, more appreciating.

What will you do today to treat your body with love? 💝

01/07/2025

You might be holding your breath more than you think — and it could be adding to your back pain. 😮‍💨
After years of focusing solely on core strength, I shifted to breath-led movement, and the results for my clients have been remarkable.
This post highlights 5 everyday moments where breath holding creeps in - and what to do instead
👇 Follow for more ways to move with less pain and more ease.

01/04/2024

NEW MONTH. NEW FOCUS.

At Freedom Health, we strongly believe in progress through purpose. For this reason, we explore a different focus in our membership each month. This allows us to break specific movements and exercises into their components and rebuild them by finding new mobility and connections. Ultimately, it means our members end the month feeling more freedom, strength, and success in their movement.

This month, we are exploring ways to improve our upper body weight-bearing through side support exercises such as mermaid, Cleopatra, side kick series, and short box sideovers.

We know from experience that building support through our lateral/side body is often overlooked in many movement programs, yet it can be a game changer for our members. We know there will be lots of A-HA moments this month, and every member will end the month feeling stronger than they started.

If you want a movement practice with a purpose that has you feeling more freedom and confidence EVERY month, contact Freedom Health today on 03 355 6699 or www.freedomhealth.co.nz

27/03/2024

When you are injured, getting stuck in a negative loop of thinking of worst-case scenarios can be easy.

Your mind wants to keep you safe. It believes that considering what could go wrong will help protect you if a bad outcome does happen.

(Spoiler alert: it doesn't make bad things any easier to handle, no matter how many times you've rehearsed it in your mind!).

But there is another option. You can "What if...?" up to a better-case scenario.

This can be hard when you're injured, and you may need help to see that things are just as likely to work out positively as they are to work out negatively.

That's one of the reasons I love Clinical Pilates so much. Using the equipment's support, combined with expertise in injury and movement, we often find ways to help people move their bodies in ways they previously thought impossible. Finding movement gives hope and opens the pathway to considering a positive "What if...?"

As Joseph Pilates said..."Change happens through movement, and movement heals."

If you have an injury and need help seeing some "upside" and hope, contact our team today. We will help you find ease in movement again so you can start living again.

www.freedomhealth.co.nz

Address

7 Winston Avenue
Christchurch
8053

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8pm
Tuesday	7am - 8pm
Wednesday	7am - 8pm
Thursday	7am - 8pm
Friday	7am - 3:30pm

Website

http://www.freedomhealth.co.nz/

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With clinics located in the heart of Strowan and Papanui, Christchurch, we are a Physiotherapy Clinic & Pilates Studio. Attending to both ACC related injuries and private consultations we offer expert physiotherapy assessment, injury rehabilitation and pilates instruction with the peace of mind that you are in the hands of trained health professionals. Our lead practitioner, Cath Julius, has over 15 years experience in Physiotherapy utilising Pilates equipment that will offer you a unique insight into the original authentic work of Joseph Pilates. With our focus on empowering you down the pathway of recovery you will receive a professional level of care with clear, easy guidance, whether you’re experienced in Pilates or trying it for the first time. Our website www.freedomhealth.co.nz offers a straightforward online booking system for your convenience. Pop in and say hi, we're very friendly and always happy to answer any questions you might have! SERVICES: Physiotherapy - ACC & Private Individual Clinical Pilates/Physical Assessment Individual Clinical Pilates Instruction Small Group Clinical Pilates Classes Home based Clinical Pilates Exercise Programs HOURS: Mon - Sat by appointment. Evening appointments available.